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My name is Kristina Suko. I’m a 26-year old living in the rural foothills of Washington state with my husband, whom I’ve nicknamed Mr. Owl, and our darling little boy, Asa Reuben. To add to our happy little family, we are expecting baby owl #2 in August. I have a distant dream to someday become a published author, but for now I claim the titles of Adoring Wife, Mama, Fashion Blogger, Addicted Thrifter, Vintage Wearer, and Owl Lover. Oh, and I also cultivate Owl and the Boy Vintage in my spare time.

Five years ago, I had very little style sense at all, and was most often found in baggy jeans and ill-fitted tee shirts because of my insecurity with my figure, and my fear of standing out. But then I lost a few pounds and discovered fashion blogging, and I’ve gradually settled into a zone of style that is distinctly retro-vintage-feminine, with occasional forays into the land of could-be-a-crazy-60-year-old-cat-lady. Much to my husband’s dismay, I rarely pass up the crazy vintage garments.

Sometimes myself and the tripod, sometimes Mr. Owl. He’s this fantastic photographer I know… who also happens to be my main squeeze.
And no, “Mr. Owl” is not his real name.

What is Mr. Owl’s real name?

Nehemiah

What kind of camera do you use?

… a very fancy one. I have to admit, I have no idea. Except that it’s a Canon and I usually use a 55mm lens

What is Paleo, and why do you do it?.

I eat Paleo 85% of the time not because I’m a health nut, but because while pregnant I discovered just how intolerant my body is to dairy, grains, sugars, and legumes. But because of that, I’m so much more aware of how food affects the body, the skin, the emotions… everything. I guess that saying “you are what you eat” is kind of true. And occasionally, I want to be a Reeses Peanut Butter cup.

You can read all about what Paleo actually is here, which includes why I eat this way.

Or you can browse the Paleo tag and read all about my history with Paleo.

How did you find clothes to wear during pregnancy?

Short answer: I’m stubborn and poor, so I have to be creative.

Long answer: the sales racks are my BEST friends, and I shop a lot at my local thrift stores! I don’t get stuck wearing maternity only, because lots of regular clothing works so long as you size up, it’s stretchy, or it has an empire waist. Get creative!